A chest X-ray cannot diagnose asthma but can provide ... unlike a related condition called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in which airways are permanently damaged.

(Photo via Getty Images) Different tests can diagnose emphysema at different phases. For example, a chest X-ray can help diagnose moderate or severe cases of emphysema, while a CT scan can be ...

For patients dealing with lingering respiratory symptoms from the coronavirus, a simple chest X-ray can now reveal its ... advanced complications, such as emphysema. "The study demonstrated ...